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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Bockenstedt, Schaul, Knoche, Ford, Andrew, Boothroy, Laverman, Hightshoe,
Ream, Bowers, Rummel, Korpel, Yapp.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Award to Hoover Elementary student
James Tinkham.
The Mayor proclaimed National Native American Heritage Month — November,
Human Rights Commissioner Joe Coulter accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 20 Special Formal Official & Complete; October 20 Work Session;
October 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — September 14; Housing and Community Development Commission —
September 17; Human Rights Commission — September 16; Library Board of
Trustees — September 24; Parks and Recreation Commission — September 9;
Planning & Zoning Commission — October 1; Telecommunications Commission —
September 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Brixco., LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.; Class B Liquor
License for Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel Conference Center, 2525
N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 118 E.
College St., Suite 101; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba
Fareway Stores, Inc., #304, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc., #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E
Liquor License for Reif Oil Company, dba Iowa City Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.;
Class B Native Wine Permit for Van Hook Custom Homes, LLC, dba Sweets and
Treats, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 181; RES. 15-342, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
for Posh Hotel, LLC., dba Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N.
Dodge St. New: Five Day Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown District
dba Iowa City Downtown District, 200 Block of Dubuque St., Black Hawk Mini Park.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-343, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND
LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL DURING THE
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET; RES. 15-344, AWARDING CONTRACT to
Dostal Construction for $247,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 15-345,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Municipal Pipe Tool for $215,368.70 AND
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 15-346, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 15-347, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY
PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS AT THE
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER; RES. 15-348, APPROVING THE
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT CREATING THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED
COALITION; RES. 15-349, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2015
ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT; RES. 15-350, DIRECTING THE
FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19 FOR THE
2015 END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS; RES.
15-351, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF KEMP'S ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
Sending a letter recommending approval of a rezoning of approximately 3.72 acres
of property from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R)
located at 5092 American Legion Road in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area
(CZ15-00003); RES. 15-352, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF REFUSE
AND RECYCLING SERVICES; RES. 15-353, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF
THE CONTRACT FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES WITH US BANK;
RES. 15-354, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SUMMER OF THE ARTS
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA; RES. 15-355, TERMINATING AN ACCESS
EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT INCIDENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES,
L.L.C., AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
ACCESS EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT WITH IOWA CITY HOTEL
ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN LOTS ON BLOCK
102, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAID
AGREEMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-356, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1316 MUSCATINE AVENUE; RES. 15-357, INTENT TO CONSIDER
AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND CASL HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF COURT AND LINN STREETS AND
THE DEVELOPMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
December 15 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an ordinance rezoning 16.3 acres of
land from Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single
Family (RS -5) Zone located south of Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard (REZ15-00018); Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.03 acres of property from
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings - Central Crossings
(RFC -CX) Zone located at 602, 604, 608, 610, 614, 620, 628 South Dubuque Street
(REZ15-00020); Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 7.98 acres of property from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) Zone located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace
Drive and Eagle View Drive (REZ15-00021); Setting a public hearing for December
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15 on a vacation of air rights 25' above pavement grade over public right-of-way in
the north -south alleyway between East Harrison Street and East Prentiss Street to
allow a pedestrian skywalk (VAC15-00005); RES. 15-358, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DECEMBER 15, 2015, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT
GROUP FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY;
RES. 15-359, APPROVING THE COMPETITIVE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY -
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL AREA; 2) DETERMINING THAT THE
OFFER SUBMITTED BY HSI, L.L.C. SATISFIES THE OFFERING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
WITH HSI, L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE
SUBMITTED; 3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE; AND 4) SOLICITING COMPETING PROPOSALS.
Correspondence: Jerry Bokassa regarding Racism in Iowa City; Kristin Cannon
regarding Halloween [Staff response included]; Caryl Lyons; Diane Henry regarding
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Sally Scott regarding Funds for Towncrest Senior
Housing; Annie Tucker regarding Working with people who are upset or angry; Alex
Kramer regarding Homeless Shelter interview [Staff response included]; Sheila
Daniels regarding Pedestrian Walkway — Newton Road [Staff response included];
Marcia Emmons regarding Street Lighting [Staff response included]; Tharius Heaven
regarding They Did Not Take The Call; Jennifer Watkins regarding Housing $$$; Jeff
Wrede regarding Traffic Concern by Southeast; Katherine Hall; Cathy Stange
regarding Minimum Wage Ordinance [Staff response included]; Garry Hauser
regarding New Council questions [Staff response included]; Ryan Durbin regarding
Elections [Staff response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest corner of
the intersection of East Court Street and Clark Street; Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of (2) NO PARKING AT ANY TIME signs on the east side of George
Street, from the Oaknoll skywalk to Oakcrest Street; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Removal of parking prohibition on the east side of Stevens Drive, adjacent
to 160 Southgate Avenue.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the City's Aaa Bond rating; City
Transit routes; bus shelters; affordable housing; and free summer membership in the
Rec. Center programs. Adil Adams, owner American Taxi, congratulated newly elected
City Council members; and raised concerns regarding continued operation of the
University Night Ride and his business. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., thanked
the City for their efforts in returning bus service to Sycamore Mall and Eastdale Plaza;
and applauded the service provide by the University Night Ride program. Roger Knight,
Jr., 320 E. Washington St., stated University Night Ride program was needed;
encouraged passage of ImOn agenda items; challenge new City Council to reduce
sidewalk cafes and experience City services and talk to people. Doyle Landry, Positive
Vision Ministries, appeared noting the Marine Corps birthday and encouraged
consideration of a Veterans Center in the unused portion of the Library. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt and Adil
Adams.
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Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens abstained from following vote due to a
conflict of interest and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and
Fees" Chapter 7, "Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improvement District"
of the City Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa;
and providing for the establishment of an operation fund and the levy of an annual tax in
connection therewith. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point. The following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive Director of the Iowa
City Downtown District; Karen Kubby, Board Member of the Iowa City Downtown District
and business owner, 1425 Ridge St.; Adil Adams, American Taxi; Mary Gravitt, 2714
Wayne Ave.; Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave.; Doyle Landry, Positive Vision
Ministries; and Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Nancy Bird and Ritu Jain.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"Finance, Taxation and Fees" Chapter 7, "Iowa City downtown Self Supported Municipal
Improvement District" of the City Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -
Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 386, Code of Iowa; and providing for the establishment of an operation fund
and the levy of an annual tax in connection therewith, be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried, 5/0/2, Hayek and Dickens abstaining.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens returned to the meeting. Mayor Hayek
now presiding.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a lease of secure space located
in the Iowa City Data Center to IMON Communications, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-360, APPROVING A
LEASE OF SECURE SPACE LOCATED IN THE IOWA CITY DATA CENTER TO IMON
COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. Asst. City Manager Fruin presented information. Patrice
Carroll, President and CEO of ImOn Communications, appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1.
Botchway abstaining.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-361, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SHARED USE
PROJECTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND IMON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, AND AN
AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THREE SHARED USE PROJECTS. The following
individuals appeared: Lee Grassley, Regional Manager of Government Relations and
Public Affairs for Mediacom; and Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-362, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ImOn COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO USE A PORTION
OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-363, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1504 YEWELL STREET,
WHICH IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE
NUISANCE.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-364, DISQUALIFYING
PERSONS WHO HAVE ADMITTED GUILT OR LIABILITY OR BEEN ADJUDICATED
GUILTY OR LIABLE IN ANY JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING OF
COMMITTING A REPEATED OR WILLFUL VIOLATION OF THE IOWA WAGE
PAYMENT COLLECTION LAW, THE IOWA MINIMUM WAGE ACT, THE FEDERAL
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OR COMPARABLE STATE STATUTES OR LOCAL
ORDINANCES FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY AND FROM
RECEIVING ANY DISCRETIONARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE. The
following individuals appeared: Charles Easton, 953 Canton St., and Doyle Landry,
Positive Vision Ministries. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4647, AMENDING TITLE 3, "FINANCES, TAXATION, AND
FEES", CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES,
AND PENALTIES", SECTION 8, "PARKING VIOLATIONS", TO ADD A $50 PENALTY
FOR SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING VIOLATION, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Transportation and Resource Management Associate Dir. Rummel present for
discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ORD. 15-4648, AMENDING TITLE
17, ENTITLED 'BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "HOUSING
CODE," TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION BY PROHIBITING
FURNITURE ON ROOFS, ADDING STANDARDS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING AND
FENCE SURFACES, REQUIRING SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS ON MULTI -FAMILY
DWELLINGS AND UNDER CERTAIN DECKS / PORCHES, LIMITING THE STORAGE
OF LANDSCAPING / CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, AND REQUIRING GFCI
PROTECTED OUTLETS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, be passed and
adopted. The following individuals appeared: Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; and
Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Sr. Housing Inspector Laverman present for
discussion. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Hanh Kratz and Tim Weitzel.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the City
Code, entitled "Human Rights," to make the Title align with the Fair Housing Act and to
update its general provisions, be given first vote. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.,
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," Section 3, entitled
"Accessibility of Records," and Section 6, entitled "Decals" to delete a duplicative
provision and clarify the need for a warrant to access business offices, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: reappoint Joe Coulter, and appoint Adil Adams, 2532 Bartelt
Rd., #1 C, and Eliza Jane Willis, 821 S. 7th Avenue, to the Human Rights Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019;
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reappoint Joe Younker, 1011 Sixth Avenue and Cara Hamann, 1112 Second Avenue to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January
1, 2016 — January 1, 2020; reappoint: Kathy Mitchell, 722 Iowa Avenue, and appoint
Joylene Beadleston, 1570 S. First Avenue, #7, to the Senior Center Commission for
two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019. (A third
vacancy is for an at -large member, who is an eligible elector of Johnson County Iowa
but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, and will be appointed by majority vote of the
six City Council appointees to the Commission.)
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-
year term January 1, 2016 December 31, 2020, for a Licensed Electrician or qualified
by experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1,
2016 — January 1, 2019. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Botchway, to accept
correspondence from Kathy Mitchell and Clay Claussen. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014 — December 31,
2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill an
unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or
building design professional or qualified by experience and training (Unexpired term);
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year
terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed). Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2017; Housing and Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2018. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Council Member Botchway reported it was fun participating in the Iowa City Police
Dodgeball Tournament which raised $5000 for the Special Olympics.
Council member Throgmorton reported on his attendance at the State Research
Address by University of Iowa Vice President for Research Dan Reed and the
outstanding research being conducted at the University. Mayor Pro tem Mims stated
she and City Manager also attended the event.
Mayor Pro tem Mims congratulated fellow Council Member Throgmorton and the
other successful Council candidates joining the 2016 Council; and urged people to use
lights and reflectors with the change in time and earlier darkness.
Council Member Dickens stated he dropped off information for the next packet
regarding a new suspension bridge at Hickory Hill Park installed by Boy Scout Troop
212.
Council Member Payne noted Veterans Day and encouraged everyone to honor the
veterans in their life and in the City.
Mayor Hayek reported he and City Manager had a good meeting with new University
President Harreld and welcomed him and his wife, Mary, to the community;
congratulated his old football team, City High, for making the quarter finals of the state
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football tournament; and reported he would be observing Veterans Day at the 35th
annual Johnson County Military Affairs Association dinner banquet.
City Manager Markus noted the annual award presented at the Johnson County
Military Affairs Association dinner is named after Mayor Hayek's grandfather; and
echoed comments made by Council Members Throgmorton and Mims on the research
presentation by Dan Reed, noting Mr. Reed praised the efforts of the City, the
University, and ICAD (Iowa City Area Development).
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 9:15 p.m.
Matthew J. Hay k, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/20/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Land
Acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5: 22 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —10/20/15
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway.
Police Chief Hargadine and Fire Chief Grier made special presentations of
recognition for a July 10th Garage Fire rescue. Certificates of Commendation were
presented to: Javeyel Jones, Marquelle Jones, and Jaztinique Jones. Life Saving
Awards were presented to Shift B Firefighters: Thomas Hartshorn; Ryan Haxmeier;
Mery Miller; Glenn Pauley; Timothy Recker; and Andrew Wulfekuhle.
Ryan Johnson and Andy Chihak, representing the Government Accounting Division
of Verizon, presented the Verizon Wireless Hopeline Champion Award to Police Chief
Hargadine and the Iowa City Police Department for their commitment to preventing
domestic violence, providing support to victims, and raising awareness and education
about the issue in the community as nominated by the Domestic Violence Intervention
Program. Verizon also presented a check to Kristie Fortmann-Doser, Executive
Director Domestic Violence Intervention Project. Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness
also appeared.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Shimek Elementary students:
Ella Hackathorn, Elliott Newbold, Olivia Tompkins.
The Mayor proclaimed National Disability Employment Awareness Month — October,
Human Rights Commissioner Harry Olmsted accepting; Change Your Clock, Change
Your Battery Day — November, Firefighter Wulfekuhle accepting; Rotary Month —
November, Rotary Club President Thais Winkelblack accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete Item 5d(6) Final
Plat for Kemp's Addition from Consent Calendar for consideration on a later agenda:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk; October 6 Work Session; October 6 Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board — September 8; Historic Preservation
Commission — August 13; Historic Preservation Commission — September 10;
Planning & Zoning Commission — September 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go #52, 25 West Burlington St.; Class E Liquor
License for Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License
for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, 928
Maiden Ln.; Class C Liquor License for Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs Bistro and Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345
S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210
Highland Court Class C Liquor License for Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill,
1921 Keokuk St.; Class E Liquor License for Sauce, 108 E. College; Class C Beer
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Permit for Aldi, Inc. #67, 760 Ruppert Rd.; Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart
Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Club Car, The, 122
Wright St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-322, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A STAFFING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY_ AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-287; RES. 15-323, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION
OF LOT 7 AND 8, SAND LAKE ADDITION, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA; RES. 15-324, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
RECREATION AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE
WORKER III — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, ADDING ONE FULL-TIME
MAINTENANCE WORKER II — POOLS POSITION AND DELETING ONE
MAINTENANCE WORKER II — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS POSITION AND
DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER III — POOLS POSITION; RES. 15-325,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE RECREATION AND
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY TRANSFERRING RECREATION DIVISION MAINTENANCE
POSITIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION AND CHANGING
THE JOB TITLE OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER I — RECREATION POSITIONS
TO CUSTODIAN; RES. 15-326, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE
ESTATES - PART NINE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-327, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO RESALE AND OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT FOR 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGES
FOR 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE; RES. 15-328, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP FOR EDIBLE CLASSROOMS TO
PROMOTE SPECIALTY CROPS. To approve disbursements in the amount of
$10,897,207.22 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. RES. 15-329, APPOINTING
U.S. BANK OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, TO SERVE AS SUBSTITUTE; PAYING
AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING
AGENT AND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; RES. 15-330, APPROVING THE
PARTIAL TERMINATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT,
PLEIADES, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-331, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY WITH ALTO FILMS LTD.
; RES. 15-332, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LEASE FOR PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
SWINE BARN AND BUILDING B FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY
EQUIPMENT; RES. 15-333, RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 10, 2015 ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
IMON COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. FOR THE LEASE OF SECURE SPACE
LOCATED IN THE IOWA CITY DATA CENTER.
Official Actions
October 20, 2015
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Correspondence: Misty Rebek; Jon Sewell, Carol deProsse regarding Minimum
Wage Ordinance; Scott Hamlin regarding Neighborhood Issues; Rod Sullivan
regarding Transparency; Melyssa Jo Kelly regarding Racist Remarks in Public by
Council Member Payne [See Council Member Payne's response]; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of 4 on -street metered parking spaces
and establishment of parking meter terms on the south side of the 100 block of East
Harrison Street. Establishment of 2 AM — 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE for the spaces;
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest
corner of the Kennedy Parkway and Camp Cardinal Boulevard intersection.
Melyssa Jo Kelly appeared regarding remarks made by Council Member Payne at a
recent forum. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., appeared regarding a guest
opinion by Mayor Hayek regarding City Council candidates. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S.
First Ave., appeared regarding Council Member Payne's remarks at a forum and City
Council candidates.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan — to add a three block area bounded by Burlington Street, Iowa
Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street to the Downtown District Section of the
downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. The following individuals appeared:
Justin Doyle, Blackbird Investments; Rev. Steen Protzman, Minister Unitarian
Universalist Society; Kirk Witzberger, Unitarian Universalist Board. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Nancy Bird, Mark Weaver and Eadie Faucett
Weaver, Maureen Patterson. Sharon Beckman, Jane DeWitt, Jeffrey Ford.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-334, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD A THREE BLOCK AREA BOUNDED BY
BURLINGTON ST, IOWA AVE, GILBERT ST, AND VAN BUREN ST TO THE
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT SECTION OF THE DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS MASTER PLAN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan — an update to South District Plan. The following individuals
appeared: David Bright, Saddlebrook Development owner; Bryance Dalton, attorney
representing landowners; Mike Pugh, attorney representing the owners; Steve Gordon,
211 Highland Dr., AM Management. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Michael Pugh.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-335, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY GROWTH
AREA, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY SIX AND EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 15-4645, CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 18.66 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HERBERT
HOOVER HIGHWAY, FROM COUNTY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF) TO 16.75
ACRES LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS5) AND 1.91 ACRES MULTIFAMILY
(RM -12) (REZ15-00014 / ANN15-00001), be passed and adopted. The Mayor asked
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-336, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR CHURCHHILL MEADOWS - PARTS TWO AND THREE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Duane Musser, MMS Consultants, representing the applicant, appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2015 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
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directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-337, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 606 North Gilbert Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-338, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 606 NORTH GILBERT STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the Mercer Park Playground Replacement Project.
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to
place said plans on file for public inspection.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-339, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT. DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-340, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT TO GRANT $600,000 TO
DEVELOP MIXED INCOME SENIOR HOUSING AT 1030-1070 WILLIAM STREET.
Moved and seconded that ordinance amending Title 3, "Finances, Taxation, and
Fees", Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties",
Section 8, "Parking Violations", to add a $50 penalty for snow emergency parking
violation, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the second consideration and vote be waived on the
ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5, entitled
"Housing Code," to support Neighborhood Stabilization by prohibiting furniture on roofs,
adding standards for exterior building and fence surfaces, requiring screening of
dumpsters on multi -family dwellings and under certain decks/porches, limiting the
storage of landscaping/construction material, and requiring GFCI protected outlets and
carbon monoxide detectors, and the ordinance be adopted at this time. Jennifer Baum,
814 Dewey, appeared. After discussion original motion withdrawn to allow staff time to
respond to the concerns raised by Ms. Baum prior to passage of the ordinance. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be given second vote. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Ms. Baum.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4646, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ALARM SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE THE PROVISIONS
REGARDING ALARM SYSTEMS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-341, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-365.
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Moved and seconded to appoint Julie Bockenstedt, 3437 Hampton, to the Airport
Commission for an unexpired four-year term effective upon appointment — March 1,
2017.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-
year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018. (Formerly advertised; Full term);
Appeals, Board of, for one vacancy to fill an unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by
experience and training. (Unexpired term); Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016.
(New District formed). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a
period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31,
2021; Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. For
a Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and training; Human Rights Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019; Parks and
Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2020; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2019; Senior Center Commission, for three vacancies to fill three-year terms (2
Council appointments and 1 County appointment) January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:55 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitte for publication —10/28/15.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 2, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 20, 2015, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway
UISG: Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche, Havel, Laverman, Bockenstedt, Andrew,
Karpel, Hightshoe, Ralston, Yapp, Boothroy, Kelsey, Rackis, Rummel
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
Mayor Hayek stated Council Member Botchway was unable to attend the meeting.
11-10-15
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QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda Item 14b — ...Fees for Police Department Services ...) — City Atty. Dilkes
noted the revised clarifying language, and stated the change was non substantive.
2. (Consent Calendar Item 5d(6) — Kemp Addition) — City Clerk Karr asked that the item
be deleted from the Consent Calendar and staff would place back on a future
agenda.
3. (Agenda Item 12 — ... Snow Emergency Parking Violation ... ) — Transportation and
Resource Management Assoc. Dir. Rummel present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda Item # 141
• Airport Commission — Julie Bockenstedt
REVIEW UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ENROLLMENT AND HOUSING PROJECTIONS
Interim Senior Vice President Rod Lehnertz provided information on current enrollment, updates
related to on -campus housing and infrastructure projects. After discussion, it was agreed that
the University would provide additional information on minority percentages breakdowns
(international students; US minorities, etc.).
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (October 8,151
Oct. 8
(IP4 — Distinguished Budget Presentation Award) Individual Council Members
Finance Director Bockenstedt and City staff for receiving the award for the fourth
consecutive year.
2. (IP3 - Fall Employee Luncheon) Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the invitation to the
staff luncheon in the packet.
Council Work Session
October 20, 2015
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October 15
1. (IP 4 — KXIC) Council Members agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
October 28 — Mims
November 4 — Throgmorton
November 11 (pre-recorded 10am 11/10) —Payne
November 18 — Dickens
November 25 — Hayek
December 2 — Mims
December 9 —
December 16 —
December 23 —
December 30 -
In addition we are adding a 7:15 — 7:45 AM the first and third Friday of each
month:
Friday
October 2 — Dobyns
October 16 — Dobyns
November 6 — Dobyns
November 20 —
December 4 — Dobyns
December 18 —
2. (IP 8 — Memo ribbon cutting ... Iowa River Trail ... pedestrian overpass ) Mayor
Hayek reported on the event the previous Saturday that he and Council Member
Throgmorton attended.
COUNCIL TIME / MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Throgmorton reminded everyone of the Human Rights Breakfast
scheduled for October 28tH
2. Council Member Throgmorton noted a City of Literature Board meeting scheduled for
October 271H
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS fP # 3 Info Packet of 10/151
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Hayek noted a reception currently underway in the Helling Conference Room
hosted by DVIP recognizing recipients of the Hopeline Champion Award being
presented at the formal meeting; and encouraged Council Members to stop by.
Meeting adjourned 6:30 P.M.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Hennes, Yapp, Boothroy, Ream, Dulek.
Mayor Hayek announced that Council Member Botchway was unable to attend
the Council that evening.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (Land Acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 5:02 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:21 p.m.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn special meeting 5: 22 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Yapp, Kelsey, Andrew, Korpel , Boothroy, Hargadine, Grier, Ralston, Walz, Knoche,
Rummel, Hightshoe, Scott, Laverman.
Police Chief Hargadine and Fire Chief Grier made special presentations of
recognition for a July 10th Garage Fire rescue. Certificates of Commendation were
presented to: Javeyel Jones, Marquelle Jones, and Jaztinique Jones. Life Saving
Awards were presented to Shift B Firefighters: Thomas Hartshorn; Ryan Haxmeier;
Mery Miller; Glenn Pauley; Timothy Recker; and Andrew Wulfekuhle.
Ryan Johnson and Andy Chihak, representing the Government Accounting Division
of Verizon, presented the Verizon Wireless Hopeline Champion Award to Police Chief
Hargadine and the Iowa City Police Department for their commitment to preventing
domestic violence, providing support to victims, and raising awareness and education
about the issue in the community as nominated by the Domestic Violence Intervention
Program. Verizon also presented a check to Kristie Fortmann-Doser, Executive
Director Domestic Violence Intervention Project. Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness
also appeared.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Shimek Elementary students:
Ella Hackathorn, Elliott Newbold, Olivia Tompkins.
The Mayor proclaimed National Disability Employment Awareness Month — October,
Human Rights Commissioner Harry Olmsted accepting; Change Your Clock, Change
Your Battery Day — November, Firefighter Wulfekuhle accepting; Rotary Month —
November, Rotary Club President Thais Winkelblack accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
Item 5d(6) Final Plat for Kemp's Addition from Consent Calendar for consideration on a
later agenda:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk; October 6 Work Session; October 6 Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board — September 8; Historic Preservation
Commission — August 13; Historic Preservation Commission — September 10;
Planning & Zoning Commission — September 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 West Burlington
St.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E.
Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India
Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, LLC., dba Jobsite,
928 Maiden Ln.; Class C Liquor License for TLC Omnibus, Inc., dba Forbidden
Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs Inc., dba
Howling Dogs Bistro and Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
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Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Court
Class C Liquor License for Casa Tequila Foods 2, Inc. dba Casa Tequila Authentic
Mexican Grill, 1921 Keokuk St.; Class E Liquor License for Caylor Development
LLC., dba Sauce, 108 E. College; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc.
#67, 760 Ruppert Rd.; Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-
Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba
Club Car, The, 122 Wright St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-322, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A STAFFING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-287; RES. 15-323, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION
OF LOT 7 AND 8, SAND LAKE ADDITION, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA; RES. 15-324, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
RECREATION AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE
WORKER III — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, ADDING ONE FULL-TIME
MAINTENANCE WORKER II — POOLS POSITION AND DELETING ONE
MAINTENANCE WORKER II — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS POSITION AND
DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER III — POOLS POSITION; RES. 15-325,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE RECREATION AND
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY TRANSFERRING RECREATION DIVISION MAINTENANCE
POSITIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION AND CHANGING
THE JOB TITLE OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER I — RECREATION POSITIONS
TO CUSTODIAN; RES. 15-326, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE
ESTATES - PART NINE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-327, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO RESALE AND OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT FOR 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGES
FOR 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE; RES. 15-328, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP FOR EDIBLE CLASSROOMS TO
PROMOTE SPECIALTY CROPS. To approve disbursements in the amount of
$10,897,207.22 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. RES. 15-329, APPOINTING
U.S. BANK OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, TO SERVE AS SUBSTITUTE; PAYING
AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING
AGENT AND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; RES. 15-330, APPROVING THE
PARTIAL TERMINATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT,
PLEIADES, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-331, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY WITH ALTO FILMS LTD.
; RES. 15-332, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LEASE FOR PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
SWINE BARN AND BUILDING B FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY
EQUIPMENT; RES. 15-333, RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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NOVEMBER 10, 2015 ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
IMON COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. FOR THE LEASE OF SECURE SPACE
LOCATED IN THE IOWA CITY DATA CENTER.
Correspondence: Misty Rebek; Jon Sewell, Carol deProsse regarding Minimum
Wage Ordinance; Scott Hamlin regarding Neighborhood Issues; Rod Sullivan
regarding Transparency; Melyssa Jo Kelly regarding Racist Remarks in Public by
Council Member Payne [See Council Member Payne's response]; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of 4 on -street metered parking spaces
and establishment of parking meter terms on the south side of the 100 block of East
Harrison Street. Establishment of 2 AM — 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE for the spaces;
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest
corner of the Kennedy Parkway and Camp Cardinal Boulevard intersection.
Melyssa Jo Kelly appeared regarding remarks made by Council Member Payne at a
recent forum. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., appeared regarding a guest
opinion by Mayor Hayek regarding City Council candidates. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S.
First Ave., appeared regarding Council Member Payne's remarks at a forum and City
Council candidates.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan — to add a three block area bounded by Burlington Street, Iowa
Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street to the Downtown District Section of the
downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. Development Services Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
following individuals appeared: Justin Doyle, Blackbird Investments; Rev. Steen
Protzman, Minister Unitarian Universalist Society; Kirk Witzberger, Unitarian
Universalist Board. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence
from Nancy Bird, Mark Weaver and Eadie Faucett Weaver, Maureen Patterson. Sharon
Beckman, Jane DeWitt, Jeffrey Ford.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-334, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD A THREE BLOCK AREA
BOUNDED BY BURLINGTON ST, IOWA AVE, GILBERT ST, AND VAN BUREN ST TO
THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT SECTION OF THE DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS MASTER PLAN. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan — an update to South District Plan. Development Services
Planner Walz presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The following individuals appeared: David Bright, Saddlebrook Development
owner; Bryance Dalton, attorney representing landowners; Mike Pugh, attorney
representing the owners; Steve Gordon, 211 Highland Dr., AM Management. Moved
by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Michael Pugh.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-335, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE
IOWA CITY GROWTH AREA, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY SIX AND EAST OF THE IOWA
RIVER. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 15-4645, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 18.66 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF
HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY, FROM COUNTY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RMF) TO 16.75 ACRES LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS5) AND 1.91 ACRES
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MULTIFAMILY (RM -12) (REZ15-00014 / ANN15-00001), be passed and adopted. The
Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-336, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CHURCHHILL MEADOWS - PARTS TWO AND THREE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Duane Musser, MMS Consultants, representing the applicant, appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2015 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-337, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 606 North Gilbert Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-338, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 606 NORTH GILBERT
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the Mercer Park Playground Replacement Project.
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to
place said plans on file for public inspection. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-339, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT. DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 15-340, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT TO
GRANT $600,000 TO DEVELOP MIXED INCOME SENIOR HOUSING AT 1030-1070
WILLIAM STREET. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Hightshoe present for
discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ordinance amending Title 3, "Finances,
Taxation, and Fees", Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and
Penalties", Section 8, "Parking Violations", to add a $50 penalty for snow emergency
parking violation, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the second consideration and vote be
waived on the ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to support Neighborhood Stabilization by prohibiting furniture
on roofs, adding standards for exterior building and fence surfaces, requiring screening
of dumpsters on multi -family dwellings and under certain decks/porches, limiting the
storage of landscaping/construction material, and requiring GFCI protected outlets and
carbon monoxide detectors, and the ordinance be adopted at this time. Jennifer Baum,
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814 Dewey, appeared. Sr. Housing Inspector Laverman present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion original motion
withdrawn to allow staff time to respond to the concerns raised by Ms. Baum prior to
passage of the ordinance. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be
given second vote. Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept
correspondence from Ms. Baum.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4646, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ALARM SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE THE
PROVISIONS REGARDING ALARM SYSTEMS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-341, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 06-365.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to appoint Julie Bockenstedt, 3437 Hampton, to
the Airport Commission for an unexpired four-year term effective upon appointment —
March 1, 2017.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-
year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018. (Formerly advertised; Full term);
Appeals, Board of, for one vacancy to fill an unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by
experience and training. (Unexpired term); Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016.
(New District formed). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a
period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31,
2021; Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. For
a Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and training; Human Rights Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019; Parks and
Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2020; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2019; Senior Center Commission, for three vacancies to fill three-year terms (2
Council appointments and 1 County appointment) January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
Council Member Throgmorton noted Election Day November 3 and a number of
upcoming candidate forums.
Council Member Payne reiterated earlier remarks encouraging the community to
check out the city website for information, including vacancies on City Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Dobyns noted West High student Eric Smith who was attending the
Council meeting for extra credit for his Government class.
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Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro tem Mims reported on a meeting with a group of
Venezuelan officials through a State Department program.
City Manager Markus introduced two visiting Fellows Soytavanh Mienmany form
Vientiane, Laos; and Margaretta Christita from Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia who will be
here for two and half weeks. Mayor Hayek thanked City Manager Markus and his wife
for hosting the two Fellows.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk